nuru saidi vs msham abdallamani 2018 tzhclandd 14 19 february 2018

nuru saidi vs msham abdallamani 2018 tzhclandd 14 19 february 2018

The lower tribunals failed to properly evaluate the evidence, including ownership history and witness testimony, resulting in a wrong decision.

Citation
nuru saidi vs msham abdallamani 2018 tzhclandd 14 19 february 2018
Parties
Appellant: Nuru Saidi; Respondent: Mshamu Abdallamani
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
19 February 2018
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Second Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Trespass, Evidence Evaluation, Ownership Dispute
Source Language
English

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Parties

Nuru Saidi

Appellant

Mshamu Abdallamani

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Second Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the lower tribunals properly evaluated the evidence regarding ownership and trespass
  2. 2 Whether the respondent was a trespasser to the disputed land

Ratio Decidendi

The lower tribunals failed to properly evaluate the evidence, including ownership history and witness testimony, resulting in a wrong decision.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgment and proceedings of both tribunals quashed and set aside.
  • Appeal allowed with costs.